Here is a chronological list of the Presidents of the United States, including their terms in office and political parties:
| No. | Name | Term | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington | April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797 | Unaffiliated |
| 2 | John Adams | March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801 | Federalist |
| 3 | Thomas Jefferson | March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809 | Democratic-Republican |
| 4 | James Madison | March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817 | Democratic-Republican |
| 5 | James Monroe | March 4, 1817 – March 4, 1825 | Democratic-Republican |
| 6 | John Quincy Adams | March 4, 1825 – March 4, 1829 | Democratic-Republican/National Republican |
| 7 | Andrew Jackson | March 4, 1829 – March 4, 1837 | Democratic |
| 8 | Martin Van Buren | March 4, 1837 – March 4, 1841 | Democratic |
| 9 | William Henry Harrison | March 4, 1841 – April 4, 1841 | Whig |
| 10 | John Tyler | April 4, 1841 – March 4, 1845 | Whig/Unaffiliated |
| 11 | James K. Polk | March 4, 1845 – March 4, 1849 | Democratic |
| 12 | Zachary Taylor | March 4, 1849 – July 9, 1850 | Whig |
| … | … | … | … |
| 44 | Barack Obama | January 20, 2009 – January 20,2017 | Democratic |
| 45 | Donald Trump | January 20,2017 – January 20,2021 | Republican |
| 46 | Joe Biden | January 20,2021 – January 20,2025 | Democratic |
| 47 | Donald Trump | January 20,2025 – Present | Republican |
This table includes the first president (George Washington) through the current president (Donald Trump), who began his second term on January 20,2025. The discrepancy in numbering arises from Grover Cleveland’s non-consecutive terms as both the 22nd and 24th president.
Who were the youngest and oldest presidents
The youngest and oldest presidents of the United States are as follows:
Youngest President
- Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt became the youngest president at the age of 42 years and 322 days when he assumed office on September 14, 1901, following the assassination of William McKinley. Although he was not elected to this position initially, his presidency is noted for significant reforms and a dynamic leadership style.
- The youngest elected president was John F. Kennedy, who took office at 43 years and 236 days on January 20, 1961.
Oldest President
- Joe Biden holds the record as the oldest president at the time of inauguration, taking office on January 20, 2021, at the age of 78 years and 61 days.
- The previous record was held by Donald Trump, who was 70 years and 220 days old when he was inaugurated on January 20, 2017.